Makenzie Mayes and “Rousey,” Win $100K+ in Hondo Rodeo Knockout

Makenzie Mayes made the most of a high-dollar opportunity in New Orleans, banking $101,500 at the Hondo Rodeo with a dominant three-round performance aboard “Rousey” (Chicado Moon). The 22-year-old barrel racer won Rounds 1 and 2, added another check in the finals and secured both the Maverick Award and the three-head average title inside Caesars Superdome. “It was awesome,” Mayes said. “You’re just there for fun.